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  • Page 1 Seamless Matrix 3GSDI Audio for HDMI Embedder EXT-HD-SL-444 User Manual Release A2...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Important Safety Instructions GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
  • Page 4 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI is a trademark of Gefen, LLC. Important Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 5 3GSDI Audio Embedder 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Operating Notes This page left intentionally blank...

  • Page 6: Packing List

    The 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present in your box when you first open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen. • 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    3GSDI Audio Embedder 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Table of Contents Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Front ......................2 Back ......................3 IR Remote Control Unit ..................4 Top ........................ 4 Bottom ......................6 Battery Cover ......................6 Installing the Batteries ................... 7 Battery Cover ......................
  • Page 9 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Table of Contents Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration ................54 RS-232 Interface ..................54 RS-232 Settings ..................54 IP / UDP Configuration ................55 Commands ......................56 Web Interface ....................109 Using the built-in Web Interface ..............109 Main ►...

  • Page 11: 01 Getting Started

    Seamless Matrix for HDMI 01 Getting Started Panel Layout ......................2 Front ......................2 Back ......................3 IR Remote Control Unit ..................4 Top ........................ 4 Bottom ......................6 Battery Cover ......................6 Installing the Batteries ................... 7 Battery Cover ......................7 Setting the IR Channel ..................

  • Page 12: Panel Layout

    Getting Started Panel Layout Front Name Description Input Indicators These blue LED indicators display the state of each input. See Routing Basics for more information. Output Selection Buttons Press these buttons to select the desired (1 - 4) output. See Routing Basics for more information.

  • Page 13: Back

    Panel Layout Back Name Description IR Ext Connect the included IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) to this port. In (1 - 4) Connect up to four Hi-Def sources to these inputs using the included HDMI cables. Out (1 - 4) Connect up to four HDTV displays to these HDMI outputs.

  • Page 14: Ir Remote Control Unit

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Name Description Info Used to toggle notifications on all outputs. In (1 - 4) Use these buttons to select the desired input. See Routing Basics for more information on routing inputs to outputs. page | 4...
  • Page 15 Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Name Description Mask Press this button to mask or unmask the selected output. See Masking / Unmasking Outputs for more information. Menu Press this button to display the built-in menu system. ◄ /►/▲/▼/OK Used to access and change features within the menu system.

  • Page 16: Bottom

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Bottom Battery Cover Name Description Battery slot Holds the batteries for operating the (shown without batteries) IR remote. Use only 1.5V “AAA”-type batteries. See Installing the Batteries more information. DIP switch bank Use these DIP switches to set the IR channel of the remote.

  • Page 17: Installing The Batteries

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Installing the Batteries Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the IR remote control unit. Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity, as shown in the illustration, below. Always use two 1.5V AAA-type batteries. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 18: Setting The Ir Channel

    Getting Started IR Remote Control Unit Setting the IR Channel In order for the included IR remote control to communicate with the matrix, the IR remote control must be set to the same channel as the matrix. The IR channel of the matrix is set through the System page in the Web interface.

  • Page 19: Installation

    Connect up to four HD displays using the output ports (Out 1 - Out 4) on the matrix. OPTIONAL: Connect an RS-232 cable from the RS-232 port on the matrix to the RS-232 connector on the serial controller (e.g. Gefen PACS, etc). OPTIONAL: Connect an Ethernet cable from the IP Control port on the matrix to a Local Area Network (LAN).

  • Page 21: Operating The 4X4 Seamless Matrix For Hdmi

    Seamless Matrix for HDMI 02 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Introduction......................12 Standby Mode ..................... 12 Turning on the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI ........... 12 Routing Basics ....................13 Determining the Current Routing State ............13 Routing Inputs to Outputs ................14 Masking / Unmasking Outputs ..............

  • Page 22: Introduction

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Introduction Standby Mode The LED next to the Power button, on the front panel, indicates the power state of the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI. In standby mode, power is being supplied to the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI but the unit is not turned on.

  • Page 23: Routing Basics

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Routing Basics Determining the Current Routing State On the top-left portion of the matrix, there are four sets of five LED indicators. Each set of five LED indicators resides above each of the four Output buttons. LED indicators 1 through 4 represent each input on the matrix.

  • Page 24: Routing Inputs To Outputs

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Routing Basics Routing Inputs to Outputs Using the Front Panel Buttons To change the routing state of an output, press and release the button of the desired output to advance to the next input. In the illustration below, the source connected to Input 2 is currently routed to Output 2.
  • Page 25 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Routing Basics Using the IR Remote Control We’ll use with the same routing example that is outlined on the previous page. However, instead of using the buttons on the front panel, we will use the IR remote control. Input 2 is routed to Output 2.

  • Page 26: Masking / Unmasking Outputs

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Routing Basics Masking / Unmasking Outputs “Masking” prevents the output device (display, etc) from receiving an output signal. Instead of powering-down or disconnecting the output device, individual or multiple outputs can be masked. Using the Front Panel Buttons Press the button of the desired output to be masked.
  • Page 27 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Routing Basics Using the IR Remote Control Press the button of the desired output to be masked. For this example, we will select Output 3: Mask button Press Out 3 Press the Mask button. Both the selected output and the “M”...

  • Page 28: Saving Routing Presets

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Routing Basics Saving Routing Presets The 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI allows routing states to be saved to any of 10 preset memory locations. Presets are retained in memory even if the matrix is powered OFF. NOTE: Routing presets cannot be saved using the IR remote control unit.

  • Page 29: Loading Routing Presets

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Routing Basics Loading Routing Presets Using the Front Panel Buttons Press the desired Routing Preset button. The routing preset will be loaded into memory. In the example below, we have selected Routing Preset 3. Preset 3 is loaded The selected button will remain illuminated as long as the preset is selected.

  • Page 30: Locking / Unlocking The Matrix

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Locking / Unlocking the Matrix Locking the matrix will prevent any changes by disabling all buttons (except the Lock button) on the front panel. This feature is useful in preventing routing or other changes caused by accidentally bumping or pressing the buttons on the front panel.
  • Page 31 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Locking / Unlocking the Matrix Using the IR Remote Control Press the Lock button on the IR remote control. Lock button The Lock button, on the front panel of the matrix, will remain illuminated as long as the matrix is locked.

  • Page 32: Using The Ir Extender

    There may be situations where the IR sensor is blocked by a cabinet or other mounting device. In this case, the included IR extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIRN) can be connected to the IR Ext port on the matrix. The sensor on the IR extender behaves exactly like the sensor on the front panel of the matrix.

  • Page 33: Menu System

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Accessing the Menu System The matrix uses a built-in menu system to manage and control all video features. To access the menu system, press the Menu button on the front panel or on the included IR remote control.
  • Page 34 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Using the Front Panel Controls Use the ◄, ►, ▲, and ▼ buttons on the front panel to move around within the menu system. Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to move up and down. Press the ◄ or ► buttons to change the value of the current selection.
  • Page 35 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Using the IR Remote Control The IR remote control has buttons which represent the controls on the front panel. Use the ◄, ►, ▲, and ▼ buttons to move around within the menu system. Press the ▲ and ▼...

  • Page 36: Setting The Output Resolution

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Setting the Output Resolution NOTE: Before changing this setting, make sure that all connected displays can support the selected output resolution. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed.
  • Page 37 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System O U T P U T R E S O L U T I O N 4 8 0 p 1 3 6 6 x 7 6 8 5 7 6 p 1 4 4 0 x 9 0 0 7 2 0 p 5 0 1 6 0 0 x 9 0 0...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Contrast

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Contrast Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M...
  • Page 39 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Out Select option. The currently selected output will be highlighted in orange. Select the desired output using the ◄ or ► buttons. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S O U T S E L E C T O U T 2 C O N T R A S T...

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Brightness

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Brightness Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M...
  • Page 41 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Out Select option. The currently selected output will be highlighted in orange. Select the desired output using the ◄ or ► buttons. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S O U T S E L E C T O U T 2 C O N T R A S T...

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Saturation

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Saturation Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M...
  • Page 43 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Out Select option. The currently selected output will be highlighted in orange. Select the desired output using the ◄ or ► buttons. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S O U T S E L E C T O U T 2 C O N T R A S T...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Hue

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Adjusting the Hue Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M...
  • Page 45 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Out Select option. The currently selected output will be highlighted in orange. Select the desired output using the ◄ or ► buttons. P I C T U R E S E T T I N G S O U T S E L E C T O U T 2 C O N T R A S T...

  • Page 46: Osd Settings

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System OSD Settings The OSD Settings menu controls how the OSD is displayed. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U S E T U P N E T W O R K...
  • Page 47 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The Position option will be highlighted, automatically. O S D S E T T I N G S P O S I T I O N L E F T T H O F F S E T V O F F S E T...
  • Page 48 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System H Offset The horizontal offset of the OSD, as it appears on the display. I / O S E T U P S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M E X I T V Offset...
  • Page 49 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Menu Timeout Once the Menu button is pressed, the OSD will appear. Menu Timeout is the duration, in seconds, of the OSD before it is automatically hidden. If set to Off, then the OSD must be hidden manually by pressing the Menu button.

  • Page 50: Hdcp

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System HDCP Some sources (e.g. computers) will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant display is detected. Inputs can be set to accept or not accept HDCP content. Outputs can be set to follow (pass-through) the input setting or set to always on. Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control.
  • Page 51 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight either the Input or Output option. Press the Select button to select the desired option. If using the IR remote, press the OK button. H D C P I N P U T A C C E P T...

  • Page 52: Edid Management

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System EDID Management Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. M A I N M E N U S E T U P N E T W O R K S Y S T E M E X I T...
  • Page 53 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Press the Select button to select the Lock EDID option. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to change the value of the Lock EDID option. Press the Select button to accept the Lock EDID value. E D I D L O C K E D I D C O P Y TO A L L I N P U T S...

  • Page 54: Changing The Ip Settings

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Changing the IP Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option. M A I N M E N U S E T U P N E T W O R K...
  • Page 55 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The IP Mode option will be highlighted, automatically. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button.
  • Page 56 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System N E T W O R K I P M O D E S TAT I C T Y P E S E L E C T B Y T E 1 1 9 2 B Y T E 2 1 6 8...

  • Page 57: Changing The Telnet Settings

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Changing the Telnet Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option. M A I N M E N U S E T U P N E T W O R K...
  • Page 58 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The Telnet Access option will be highlighted, automatically. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button.

  • Page 59: Changing The Udp Settings

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Changing the UDP Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Network option. M A I N M E N U S E T U P N E T W O R K...
  • Page 60 Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the option to change. The UDP Access option will be highlighted, automatically. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. If using the IR remote control, press the OK button.

  • Page 61: System Settings

    Operating the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI Menu System System Settings Press the Menu button on the front panel or on the IR remote control. The menu system will be displayed. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the System option. M A I N M E N U S E T U P N E T W O R K...
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  • Page 63: 03 Advanced Operation

    Seamless Matrix for HDMI 03 Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration ................54 RS-232 Interface ..................54 RS-232 Settings ..................54 IP / UDP Configuration ................55 Commands ......................56 Web Interface ....................109 Using the built-in Web Interface ..............109 Main ►...

  • Page 64: Rs-232 And Ip Configuration

    Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration RS-232 Interface DE-9 DA-15 RS-232 Controller Matrix DB-25 Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used. DC-37 RS-232 Settings Description Setting 19200 Baud rate DD-50 Data bits None Parity Stop bits None Hardware flow control IMPORTANT: When sending Telnet or RS-232 commands, a carriage return (0d) and a line feed (0a) must be included at the end of the command.

  • Page 65: Ip / Udp Configuration

    Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration IP / UDP Configuration The 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI supports IP-based control using Telnet, UDP, or the built-in Web-based GUI. To set up IP control, the network settings for the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI must be configured via RS-232. The default network settings for the matrix are as follows: Description IP Address / Port...

  • Page 66: Commands

    Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #display_telnet_welcome Enables / disables the Telnet welcome message #fadefault Resets the current routing and masking state to factory-default settings #help Displays the list of available commands #hdp_pulse Cycles with HPD line on the specified output #lock_edid Locks the local EDID when the matrix is power-cycled #lock_matrix...
  • Page 67 Advanced Operation Commands Command Description #show_bank_name Displays the name for the specified EDID bank #show_brightness Displays the brightness value for all outputs #show_contrast Displays the contrast value for all outputs #show_gateway Displays the IP address of the (router) gateway #show_hdcp Displays the HDCP status of the specified input #show_http_port Displays the Web server listening port...
  • Page 68 [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable welcome message Enable welcome message Example #display_telnet_welcome 1 TELNET WELCOME SCREEN IS ENABLED When enabled and a Telnet session has been started, the following will appear: Welcome to EXT-HD-SL-444 TELNET page | 58...
  • Page 69 Advanced Operation Commands #fadefault The #fadefault command resets the matrix to factory-default settings. Outputs are unmasked and all IP and UDP settings are reset to default settings. Syntax #fadefault Parameters None Example #fadefault MATRIX WAS RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS IP: 192.168.5.155 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.5.254 Warning : Ethernet Cable UnPlugged!!
  • Page 70 Advanced Operation Commands #help The #help command displays the list of available RS-232 / Telnet commands. Help on a specific command can be displayed when using param1. Syntax #help param1 Parameters Command name (optional) param1 Example #help #sipadd SET IP ADDRESS(FOR STATIC) CMD : #SET_IPADD PARAM1 PARAM1 = ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd page | 60...
  • Page 71 Advanced Operation Commands #hdp_pulse The #hpd_pulse command cycles the HPD line on the specified input. Issuing this command is identical to physically disconnecting and reconnecting the cable between the source and the matrix. Syntax: #hpd_pulse param1 Parameters: Input [1 ... 4] param1 Examples: #hpd_pulse 1...
  • Page 72 Advanced Operation Commands #lock_edid The #lock_edid command secures the Local EDID by disabling the automatic loading of the downstream EDID when the matrix is powered. Syntax: #lock_edid param1 Parameters: Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable Enable Examples: #lock_edid 0 MATRIX EDID IS UNLOCKED #lock_edid 1 MATRIX EDID IS LOCKED...
  • Page 73 Advanced Operation Commands #lock_matrix The #lock_matrix command locks / unlocks the matrix. When the matrix is locked, all functions are disabled including the front panel, RS-232, and Telnet. Syntax #lock_matrix param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Unlock Lock Example #lock_matrix 1...
  • Page 74 Advanced Operation Commands #mask The #mask command masks the video on the specified output(s). Use the #unmask command to disable output masking. If param1 = 0, then all outputs are masked. Syntax #mask param1 Parameters Output [0 ... 4] param1 Examples #mask 1 OUTPUT A IS MASKED...
  • Page 75 Advanced Operation Commands #mute The #mute command enables / disables audio muting on all outputs. Syntax #mute param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Unlock Lock Example #mute 1 AUDIO IS MUTED page | 65...
  • Page 76 Advanced Operation Commands #power The #power command toggles power on the matrix. Syntax #power param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Examples #power 0 POWER IS OFF #power 1 POWER IS ON page | 66...
  • Page 77 Advanced Operation Commands #reboot The #reboot command reboots the matrix. Executing this command is the equivalent of disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord, on the back of the matrix. The matrix must be rebooted after changing any of the IP settings. Syntax #reboot Parameters...
  • Page 78 Advanced Operation Commands #recall_preset The #recall_preset command loads the routing preset. Syntax #recall_preset param1 Parameters Preset [1 ... 10] param1 Example #recall_preset 2 INPUT 4 IS ROUTED TO WINDOW OUTPUT 1 RECALL ROUTING STATE PRESET 2 #save_preset The #save_preset command saves the current routing state to a specified preset. Syntax #save_preset param1 Parameters...
  • Page 79 Advanced Operation Commands #set_bank_name The #set_bank_name command names the specified bank. Syntax #set_bank_name param1 param2 Parameters Bank [1 ... 8] param1 Name param2 Example #set_bank_name 5 Dell_24 BANK5 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO Dell24 #set_brightness The #set_brightness command sets the brightness level of the video signal on all outputs.
  • Page 80 Advanced Operation Commands #set_contrast The #set_contrast command sets the contrast level of the video signal on the specified output. Syntax #set_contrast param1 param2 Parameters Level [0 ... 100] param1 Examples #set_contrast 74 OUT A IS SET TO CONTRAST VALUE : 74 page | 70...
  • Page 81 Advanced Operation Commands #set_edid The #set_edid command sets the specified EDID type to an input or bank. Syntax #set_edid param1 param2 param3 param4 Parameters Source [STRING] param1 Source Description Uses default (Internal) EDID bank Uses EDID bank output Uses EDID on Output (sink) param2 Source [1 ...
  • Page 82 Advanced Operation Commands Examples #set_edid int 2 input 4 INTERNAL EDID 2 IS SAVED TO INPUT4 #set_edid bank 3 bank 5 BANK EDID 3 IS SAVED TO BANK5 page | 72...
  • Page 83 Advanced Operation Commands #set_gateway The #set_gateway command sets the gateway address. The gateway must be typed using dot-decimal notation. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default gateway is 192.168.1.1. Syntax #set_gateway param1 Parameters Gateway param1 Example #set_gateway 192.168.1.5 GATEWAY : 192.168.1.11 page | 73...
  • Page 84 Advanced Operation Commands #set_hdcp The #set_hdcp command sets the HDCP state for the inputs / outputs. Syntax #set_hdcp param1 param2 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Input Output param2 Value [0 ... 1] Value Description Accept Not Accept param2 Value [0 ...
  • Page 85 Advanced Operation Commands #set_http_port The #set_http_port command specifies the Web server listening port. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 80. Use the #show_http_port command to display the current HTTP listening port. Syntax #set_http_port param1 Parameters Port...
  • Page 86 Advanced Operation Commands #set_input_name The #set_input_name command assigns a name to the specified input on the matrix. Syntax #set_input_name param1 param2 Parameters Input [1 ... 4] param1 Name param2 Example #set_input_name 3 Blu-ray INPUT3 NAME IS ASSIGNED TO Blu-ray #set_ipadd The #set_ipadd command sets the IP address of the matrix.
  • Page 87 Advanced Operation Commands #set_ipmode The #set_ipmode command sets the IP mode to DHCP or static. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Use the #show_ipmode command to display the current IP mode. Syntax #set_ipmode param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description...
  • Page 88 Advanced Operation Commands #set_netmask The #set_netmask command sets the subnet mask. The subnet mask must be entered using dot-decimal notation. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Use the #show_netmask or the #show_ipconfig command to display the current net mask of the matrix.
  • Page 89 Advanced Operation Commands #set_output The #set_output command sets the output resolution. The specified output resolution is applied to all outputs. Use the #show_output command to display the current output resolution. Syntax #set_output param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 16] param1 Value Description 480p 576p...
  • Page 90 Advanced Operation Commands #set_output_name The #set_output_name command assigns a name to the output on the matrix. The name of the output is limited to 15 characters. Names longer than 15 characters will be truncated. Syntax #set_output_name param1 param2 Parameters Output [1 ...
  • Page 91 Advanced Operation Commands #set_preset_name The #set_preset_name command assigns a name to the specified preset. The name of the preset is limited to 8 characters. Names longer than 8 characters will be truncated. To display the name of a preset, use the #show_preset_name command.
  • Page 92 Advanced Operation Commands #set_saturation The #set_saturation command sets the color saturation level for all outputs. Use the #show_saturation command to display the current saturation value. Syntax #set_saturation param1 Parameters Level [0 ... 100] param1 Example #set_saturation 65 OUT A SET TO SATURATION VALUE : 65 page | 82...
  • Page 93 Advanced Operation Commands #set_telnet_pass The #set_telnet_pass command sets the Telnet password. The password cannot exceed 10 characters in length. Syntax #set_telnet_pass param1 Parameters Password [STRING] param1 Example #set_telnet_pass bossman page | 83...
  • Page 94 Advanced Operation Commands #set_telnet_port The #set_telnet_port command sets the Telnet listening port. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default port setting is 23. Use the #show_telnet_port command to display the current Telnet listening port. Syntax #set_telnet_port param1 Parameters Port [1 ...
  • Page 95 Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_port The #set_udp_port command sets the UDP communication port. Use the #show_udp_port command to display the current UDP communication port. Syntax #set_udp_port param1 Parameters Port [1 ... 1024] param1 Example #set_udp_port 1002 page | 85...
  • Page 96 Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_remote_ip The #set_udp_remote_ip command sets the remote UDP IP address. The IP address must be specified using dot-decimal notation. The default UDP remote IP address is 192.168.1.255. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Use the #show_udp_remote_ip command to display the current remote UDP IP address.
  • Page 97 Advanced Operation Commands #set_udp_remote_port The #set_udp_remote_port command sets the remote UDP listening port. The default remote UDP listening port is 50008. The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. Use the #show_udp_remote_port command to display the current remote UDP IP address. Syntax #set_udp_remote_port param1 Parameters...
  • Page 98 Advanced Operation Commands #set_webui_ad_pass The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Administrator password for the Web GUI. The password is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 8 characters in length. The default password is Admin. Syntax #set_webui_ad_pass param1 Parameters Password param1 Example #set_webui_ad_pass bossman WEB UI ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD IS SET bossman page | 88...
  • Page 99 Advanced Operation Commands #set_webui_op_pass The #set_webui_ad_pass command sets the Operator password for the Web GUI. The default password is Admin. Syntax #set_webui_op_pass param1 Parameters Password param1 Example #set_webui_op_pass minion WEB UI OPERATOR PASSWORD IS SET minion #show_bank_name The #show_bank_name command displays the name for the specified EDID bank. To name an EDID bank, use the #set_bank_name command.
  • Page 100 Advanced Operation Commands #show_brightness The #show_brightness command displays the brightness level for all outputs. Use the #set_brightness command to set the brightness value. Syntax #show_brightness Parameters None Example #show_brightness OUT A BRIGHTNESS VALUE : 65 #show_contrast The #show_contrast command displays the contrast level for all outputs. Use the #set_contrast command to set the contrast value.
  • Page 101 Advanced Operation Commands #show_gateway The #show_gateway command displays the current gateway address of the matrix. Use the #set_gateway command to set the gateway address. Syntax: #show_gateway Parameters: None Example: #show_gateway GATEWAY : 192.168.1.11 page | 91...
  • Page 102 Advanced Operation Commands #show_hdcp The #show_hdcp command displays the current HDCP setting for inputs or outputs. Use #set_hdcp command to set the HDCP input and output states. Syntax #show_hdcp param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Query input signal Query output signal Examples #show_hdcp 0...
  • Page 103 Advanced Operation Commands #show_http_port The #show_http_port command displays the current HTTP listening port of the matrix. Use the #set_http_port command to set the HTTP listening port. Use the #set_http_port command to set the HTTP listening port. Syntax #show_http_port Parameters None Examples #show_http_port HTTP PORT IS 80...
  • Page 104 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ip The #show_ip command displays the current IP address of the matrix. Use the #set_ipadd command to set the IP address of the matrix. Syntax #show_ip Parameters None Example #show_ip IP ADDRESS : 192.168.1.190 page | 94...
  • Page 105 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ipconfig The #show_ipconfig command displays the current TCP/IP settings. Syntax #show_ipconfig Parameters None Example #show_ipconfig IP CONFIGURATION IS: (STATIC) IP : 192.168.1.190 NETMASK : 255.255.255.0 GATEWAY : 192.168.1.11 MAC ADDRESS = 00:1c:91:03:b0:00 #show_ipmode The #show_ipmode command displays the current IP mode. Use the #set_ipmode command to set the IP mode.
  • Page 106 Advanced Operation Commands #show_mac_addr The #show_mac_addr command displays the MAC address of the matrix. Syntax #show_mac_addr Parameters None Example #show_mac_addr MAC ADDRESS IS 00:1c:91:03:b0:00 #show_netmask The #show_netmask command displays the current net mask of the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI. Use the #set_netmask command to set the net mask.
  • Page 107 Advanced Operation Commands #show_output The #show_output command displays the current output resolution. Use the #set_output command to set the output resolution. Syntax #show_output Parameters None Example #show_output OUTPUT RESOLUTION IS SET TO : 720p60 page | 97...
  • Page 108 Advanced Operation Commands #show_power The #show_power command displays the current power state. Use the #power command to power-ON or power-OFF the matrix. Syntax #show_power Parameters None Example #show_power POWER IS ON page | 98...
  • Page 109 Advanced Operation Commands #show_preset_name The #show_preset_name command displays the name for the specified preset. To assign a name to a preset, use the #set_preset_name command. Syntax #show_preset_name param1 Parameters Preset [1 ... 10] param1 Example #show_preset_name 4 THE NAME FOR PRESET4 IS : BR2_Out2 #show_saturation The #show_saturation command displays the saturation for all outputs.
  • Page 110 Advanced Operation Commands #show_telnet_port The #show_telnet_port command displays the current Telnet port. Use the #set_telnet_port command to set the Telnet port. Syntax #show_telnet_port Parameters None Example #show_telnet_port TELNET PORT IS 23 #show_udp_port The #show_udp_port command displays the current UDP serial port. Use the #set_udp_port command to set the UDP serial port.
  • Page 111 Advanced Operation Commands #show_udp_remote_ip The #show_udp_remote_ip command displays the current remote UDP IP address. Use the #set_udp_remote_ip command to set the remote UDP IP address. Syntax #show_udp_remote_port Parameters None Example #show_udp_remote_port REMOTE UDP COMMUNICATION PORT IS: 508 #show_udp_remote_port The #show_udp_remote_port command displays the current remote UDP port. Use the #set_udp_remote_port command to set the remote UDP port.
  • Page 112 Advanced Operation Commands #show_ver_data The #show_ver_data command displays the current software and hardware version. Syntax #show_ver_data Parameters None Example #show_ver_data VERSION : SW[V2.11] / HW[V2.1] #unmask The #unmask command unmasks the specified output(s). Use the #mask command to mask the specified output(s). If param1 = 0, then all outputs are unmasked. Syntax #unmask param1 Parameters...
  • Page 113 Advanced Operation Commands #use_tcp_access The #use_tcp_access command enables or disables Telnet access. Syntax #use_tcp_access param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable Telnet access Enable Telnet access Example #use_tcp_access 1 page | 103...
  • Page 114 Advanced Operation Commands #use_telnet_pass The #use_telnet_pass command forces the password credentials for each Telnet session. The default setting is 0 (disabled). Use the #set_telnet_pass command to set the Telnet password. Syntax #use_telnet_pass param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable password Enable password...
  • Page 115 Advanced Operation Commands #use_udp_access The #use_udp_access command enables or disables UDP access. Syntax #use_udp_access param1 Parameters Value [0 ... 1] param1 Value Description Disable UDP access Enable UDP access Example #use_udp_access 1 page | 105...
  • Page 116 Advanced Operation Commands The m command displays the current routing status of the matrix. Masking and locking status of the matrix is also provided. Do not precede the m command with the “#’ symbol. Syntax Parameters None Example Show the matrix status in tabular form Routing status table Outputs | +0 | +1 | +2 | +3 Masking status table...
  • Page 117 Advanced Operation Commands The r command routes the specified input to the output. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Also see the command. If param2 = 0, then the specified input (param1) will be routed to all outputs. Syntax r param1 param2 Parameters...
  • Page 118 Advanced Operation Commands The s command routes the specified input to all outputs. Do not precede this command with the “#” symbol. Also see the command. Syntax s param1 Parameters Input [1 ... 4] param1 Example INPUT 1 IS ROUTED TO ALL WINDOW OUTPUTS page | 108...

  • Page 119: Web Interface

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Using the built-in Web Interface Access the built-in Web interface by entering the IP address of the matrix that was specified in step 3 under IP / UDP Configuration. Once connected to the matrix, the login screen will be displayed.

  • Page 120: Main ► Routing

    Advanced Operation Web Interface The Web GUI is divided into four main pages: Main, I/O Setup, Manage EDID, and Configuration. Each main page is represented by a tab at the top-most portion of the screen. The Main, I/O Setup, and Manage EDID pages have their own set of sub-tabs. Click on the desired tab / sub-tab to open the desired page.
  • Page 121 Advanced Operation Web Interface Name (Outputs) The name of the output. The name of the output can also be changed using the #set_output_name command or through the I/O Setup ► I/O Names page of the Web interface. Output (Outputs) Check to select the desired output for routing. Input # (Inputs) Click the radio button next to the desired input to be routed.
  • Page 122 Advanced Operation Web Interface Lock Matrix Locks / unlocks the matrix. Once the matrix is locked, settings cannot be changed using the front-panel buttons or through the Web GUI. When the matrix is locked, the button text will read “Unlock Matrix” and a red bar will appear across the top portion of the screen with the text “Matrix is LOCKED”.
  • Page 123 Advanced Operation Web Interface Save Routing Preset Saves the current routing state to memory. Click the drop-down list to select the desired routing preset. Click the Save button to save the preset to memory. Recall Routing Preset Loads the selected routing state into memory. Click the desired Preset button to load a routing preset.

  • Page 124: Main ► I/O Status

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Main ► I/O Status Name Displays the name of the output. The name of the output can be changed using #set_output_name command or through the I/O Setup ► I/O Names page of the Web interface. RSENSE Displays the current Rsense state.
  • Page 125 Advanced Operation Web Interface Name Displays the name of the input. The name of the input can be changed using the #set_input_name command or through the I/O Setup ► I/O Names page of the Web interface. Color Depth HDCP The color depth of the source signal. The HDCP state of the source signal.

  • Page 126: Main ► Display Info

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Main ► Display Info Info Display Place a check mark in this box to show display information on the outputs. Choose EDID Select the EDID from the drop-down list. The selected EDID will be copied from the Output or selected EDID Bank to the desired input(s) and used by the source.

  • Page 127: I/O Setup ► Preset Names

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► Preset Names Preset # The number of each preset. Name Type the desired name of each preset in these fields. Save Saves the current changes to the name of the preset(s). Cancel Restores the previous name or each preset, if the name was edited. page | 117...

  • Page 128: I/O Setup ► I/O Names

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► I/O Names Output The ID of the output. Name (Output) Type the desired name of each output in these fields. Input # The number of each input. Name (Input #) Type the desired name of each the input in these fields. Save Saves the current changes to the name of the output and/or input(s).

  • Page 129: I/O Setup ► Hpd Control

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► HPD Control Input # The number of the input. Name The name of the input. The name of each input can be changed using the #set_input_name command or through the I/O Setup ► I/O Names page of the Web interface.

  • Page 130: I/O Setup ► Hdcp

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► HDCP NOTE: Some sources (e.g. computers) will enable HDCP if an HDCP-compliant display is detected. Check the box under the Disable column to force the computer to ignore detection of an HDCP-compliant display. The Disable feature does not decrypt HDCP content.
  • Page 131 Advanced Operation Web Interface Always On / Follow Input Click the Always On radio to allow HDCP to pass through on the output. Click the Follow Input radio button to have the output follow the input setting (Accept / Not Accept). Select All Places a check mark in all boxes under the Disable column.

  • Page 132: I/O Setup ► Video

    Advanced Operation Web Interface I/O Setup ► Video Output Resolution Select the desired output resolution from the drop-down list. Options 480p 1280 x 1024 576p 1366 x 768 720p @ 50 Hz 1440 x 900 720p @ 60 Hz 1600 x 900 1080p @ 24 Hz 1600 x 1200 1080p @ 50 Hz...
  • Page 133 Advanced Operation Web Interface Select Output to adjust Select the desired output from the drop-down list. Brightness Use the slider control to adjust the brightness of the output. The brightness value can also be entered directly in the value field. Contrast Use the slider control to adjust the contrast of the output.

  • Page 134: Manage Edid ► Assign

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID ► Assign Lock EDID Secures the Local EDID and disables automatic EDID loading during power-up. If the Lock EDID button is clicked (enabled), the “EDID locked on power cycle” message will be displayed in red. The local EDID information will now be locked once the matrix is rebooted.
  • Page 135 Advanced Operation Web Interface Copy To Place a check mark in the desired check box to select or deselect the desired input(s). EDID Modes Select the EDID mode from the drop-down list. Options Internal - 1080p 2 ch audio Internal - 1080p Multi ch External - Output 1 Custom - User Select All Inputs...
  • Page 136 Advanced Operation Web Interface Input # The number of the input. Name The name of the input. The name of the input can be changed using the #set_input_name command or through the I/O Setup ► I/O Names page of the Web interface. EDID Source The current EDID source being used.
  • Page 137 Advanced Operation Web Interface Copy To Place a check mark in the desired check box to select the desired bank where the EDID will be copied. Remove the check mark to deselect the bank. Bank # The number of the bank. Name The name of the bank.

  • Page 138: Manage Edid ► Bank Names

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID ► Bank Names Bank # Indicates the EDID bank number. Name Type the desired name of the EDID bank in this field. Save Saves the current name change to the EDID bank(s). Cancel Restores the previous name or each bank, if the name was edited. page | 128...

  • Page 139: Manage Edid ► Upload / Download

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Manage EDID ► Upload / Download Browse... Click this button to select the EDID file to be uploaded. Select Bank Location Click this drop-down list to select the bank to where the EDID will be uploaded. Options Bank 1 ...
  • Page 140 Advanced Operation Web Interface Select EDID File to Download Click this box to select the EDID that is to be saved to a file. The EDID file will be saved in binary (.bin) format. Options Bank 1 ... Bank 8 1 - Output_1 ...

  • Page 141: Network

    Advanced Operation Web Interface Network MAC Address The MAC address of the matrix. The MAC address cannot be changed. Mode The network mode setting. Options Static DHCP IP Address Enter the IP address of the matrix in this field. This option is only available if the network mode is set to static.
  • Page 142 Advanced Operation Web Interface Enable TCP Access Check this box to enable TCP access. Require Password on Connect Check this box to prompt the user for a password at the start of a Telnet session. User Name Enter the user name, required for login, in this field. Old Password Type the current (old) password in this field.
  • Page 143 Advanced Operation Web Interface Enable UDP Access Place a check mark in this box to enable UDP access. UDP Port Enter the UDP listening port in this field. Enable UDP Echo Place a check mark in this box to enable UDP echo. Destination UDP IP Address Enter the remote UDP IP address in this field.
  • Page 144 Advanced Operation Web Interface Username Click this drop-down list to select the user name. The password for the selected user name can be changed, if desired. Old Password Type the current (old) password in this field. New Password Type the new password in this field. Confirm Password Re-type the new password in this field.

  • Page 145: System

    Advanced Operation Web Interface System Download Click this button to download the current matrix configuration to a file. Browse... Click this button to select the configuration file to be uploaded. Restore Uploads the selected configuration file to the matrix. page | 135...
  • Page 146 Advanced Operation Web Interface Browse... Click this button to select the firmware file to be uploaded. See Upgrading the Firmware for more information. Update Click this button to begin the update process, once the firmware file is selected. IR Channel Click this drop-down list to set the desired IR channel for the matrix.

  • Page 149: 04 Appendix

    Seamless Matrix for HDMI 04 Appendix Upgrading the Firmware ..................140 Using the Web Interface ................140 Using the USB Interface ................141 Specifications ....................142...

  • Page 150: Upgrading The Firmware

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT power-off or disconnect the AC power cord from the matrix, at any time, during the firmware upgrade process. Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. Extract the firmware file from the .ZIP file.

  • Page 151: Using The Usb Interface

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT power-off or disconnect the AC power cord from the matrix, at any time, during the firmware upgrade process. Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. Power-ON the 4x4 Seamless Matrix for HDMI.

  • Page 152: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Supported Formats Resolutions (max.) • 1080p Full HD • 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) Electrical Maximum Pixel Clock • 225 MHz Preset Select Buttons • 10 x Tact-type, blue backlight Output Select Buttons • 4 x Tact-type, blue backlight Menu Button •...
  • Page 154 Stretch It, Switch It, Split It. Gefen’s Got It. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.

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